TRC Barista

Sheridan Student Union•Oakville, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Baristas are responsible for the preparation and serving of all food and beverages in the Bruin Coffee House – Mississauga/Brampton/Oakville, as well as stocking, rotating, and prep of raw materials and menu items. Baristas may also be asked to help with catering events and additional prep tasks. They are required to keep a clean and organized station, keep the dish area tidy and sanitary, and to perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks. Baristas will be expected to demonstrate menu, recipe, and general product knowledge and participate in staff contests and food features or themes. They will also be expected to provide excellent customer service, greet guests enthusiastically, and handle debit/credit/ one card transactions appropriately. Sheridan Student Union Inc. represents all fee paying students at Sheridan College. We are a student led community enhancing the experience of our fellow students. This is achieved through participation as an active member of the Sheridan community, facilitating opportunities for student leadership, and the creation of strategic partnerships to improve the quality of life on campus. For more information, visit www.thessu.ca Sheridan’s SSU is a recognized college committee comprised of SSU student Directors, SSU employees and the Dean of Student Services. The Corporation approves funding allocations for the Student Activity Fee and is responsible for developing organizational policies and procedures. It is the goal of the Sheridan Student Union employees to make the center a pleasant, professional stress free location for the student to come and get information. Baristas must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure a high level of satisfaction among all customers, employees and all other groups and clients. This must be done in accordance with all hospitality & operations staff as a whole. The functions of Baristas cover a wide variety of responsibilities in the daily operations of the SSU hospitality & facilities and may be modified from time to time by the management team. It is important to note that not all functions and duties are contained within this definition, and the position itself should be ever changing and adaptive. Nevertheless, specific roles and responsibilities allocated to this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

A full time or part-time fee-paying student

Nice To Haves

Punctual
Organized
Enthusiastic
Team oriented
Able to multi-task
Great listening skills
Friendly disposition
Able to problem solve
Out-going and positive
Ability to take direction
Great communication skills
Responsible and professional
Demonstrates personal integrity & honesty
Able to handle cash and electronic transactions
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure

Responsibilities

Ensuring all menu items are prepared timely and served according to standards.
Keep a clean and organized work area at all times.
Uphold food safety standards, and ensure a safe, quality product is always being served.
Maintain consistent, efficient service during peak times.
Perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks as prescribed by the management team.
Keep dish area, staff areas, and food storage area clean and organized.
Remove garbage, organic, and recycling items efficiently and safely & dispose in the proper allocated areas.
Be mindful of personal appearance and outlet appearance at all times – this includes keeping hair tied or covered, wearing gloves, and washing hands thoroughly after handling cash, switching tasks, before and after eating, using bathroom and after sneezing or coughing
Ring in orders as necessary into the point of sale system and adhere to proper cash handling processes.
Food Safety certification Level 1 (training & certification arranged through the SSU).